Did you know that we have a list of Facebook pages and Facebook groups dedicated to lost and found pets? The list has been compiled manually and provides a breakdown by state. It also provides a list of resources that provide national coverage. The purpose of this resource is to help owners and those who have found…
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Calling the microchip company should be one of the first things you do
Has your pet gone missing? Is your pet lost? Yes. Is your pet microchipped? Yes? Fantastic! It is absolutely critical that you contact your microchip company ASAP as soon as your pet goes missing. And we do mean, right away! Why? Most individuals who find pets will take the pet to have it checked for…
How to Register Your Pet’s Microchip
As our Missouri Lost & Found Paws team continues its community outreach programs via the Check the Chip Clinics, we are finding that many pets are microchipped. This is great news! But the challenging part of the situation is that many of the microchips are not registered. We are often asked by pet owners “how…
How long does it take to find the owner of a lost pet?
Our Missouri Lost & Found Paws team has been working on lost and found animals since 2011. We can tell you that it can take up to two months at times to find the Guardian of a pet. It is extremely challenging for the Guardian to find their lost pet. Most Guardians look at the…
Why You Should Measure Your Pet
Have you ever been at the groomer’s, veterinarian, or dog park and seen the same breed of pet standing next to each? Have you wondered, wow, they look so similar down to the patch on their chest, or the stripes across their body? It can be really difficult to distinguish and identify who is who!…
Does the pet you found have a microchip?
Check out our easy checklist for researching microchips in found pets!